Favorite Projects for Hopkins County 4-H Members Are

4-H FACTS

What is 4-H?

4-H is a national organization which helps young people develop life-long knowledge and skills to become engaged citizens. 4-H is truly a model of the “learning by doing” teaching concept. It reaches people in their own communities with delivery methods suitable to their needs. 4-H also helps to provide opportunities for families and communities to develop stronger bonds.

The 4-H program is a voluntary, non-formal, educational program offered to all youth regardless of race, color, national origin, residence, or handicap. The Texas 4-H Program is conducted by Texas AgriLife Extension Service, which is a part of the Texas A&M University System. County and district 4-H programs are directed by Extension staff which also provides training and support to volunteers who work with 4-H members. The Texas 4-H Program serves youth in all 254 counties in Texas.

Young people in 4-H learn about citizenship, leadership, foods and nutrition, healthy lifestyles, veterinary science, mechanics and technology, horticulture, agriculture, and other subjects. The 4-H project that each member selects according to their interest and ability is the program’s cornerstone. The skills and knowledge learned in 4-H project work help members become more engaged individuals and citizens.

Favorite projects for Hopkins County 4-H members are:

Foods & NutritionClothingPhotography

Shooting SportsRoboticsSwine

Goat/sheepBeef/dairy cattlePoultry

Horse

What are the four “H’s”?

The four “H’s” are explained in the organization’s pledge, which every 4-H’er should know:

I pledge

My Head to clearer thinking,

My Heart to greater loyalty,

My Hands to larger service and

My Health to better living for

My club, my community,

My country and my world.

The 4-H Motto is “TO MAKE THE BEST BETTER” and the 4-H Slogan is “LEARN BY DOING”.

Who are 4-H members?

You might hear that 4-H is for kids who live on farms. That was true in the past, but there are 4-H clubs all over the country with members who have never seen a cow or a chicken!

Today’s 4-H’ers are boys and girls between 3rd and 12th grades. They live on farms, in suburban neighborhoods, and in cities. They join 4-H because it is fun, it provides opportunities to work and play with friends, to learn about and do interesting things, and to develop leadership skills.

How much does it cost?

4-H has a participation costs of $20 (before November 1st of each year) to $25 (November 1st and after) to join. Some projects might cost something to get started— like, if you want to do photography, you’ll need a camera and money to get pictures developed.

How do you join 4-H?

Call your county office of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. They can tell you what to do. Your local contacts for Texas A&M AgriLife Extensionare as follows:

Hopkins County Extension Office:

Mario Villarino – County Extension Agent – Ag and Natural Resources

Johanna Hicks – County Extension Agent – Family and Consumer Sciences

Barbara Sanders – Administrative Secretary

Email Address:

Phone Number: 903-885-3443

Office Address:P.O. Box 518

1200-B W. Houston Street

Sulphur Springs, TX 75483